A lot of money for a kettle but we think it is really very stylish. Reviews on other sites mention plastic base and handle which is true but the base looks great and you never touch it so in my opinion doesn't matter. The other complaints were the water gauge difficult to read which I suppose is true but in the right place not to spoil the aesthetic, which given the fact you fill from the top and can look in for water level is a compromise I am willing to take.
Overall a really high quality item (the raised lettering really stand out) which looks great oh, and it boils water too.